Spartan races are basically obstacle course events. They are tough. While Spartan events are fun and there’s nothing inherently wrong with challenging yourself, those who do intense exercise should remember there is some risk of injury. In this interview, you will learn how Ashlee Beck, a healthy, fit woman, developed rhabdomyolysis after a Spartan Race […]

Exertional rhabdomyolysis is the phrase used for when rhabdo is related to exercise. While it’s often considered to be something only exercise novices get, that’s a myth. Even those who are very fit can get rhabdo. It’s also a myth that people bounce back to normal quickly too. In this interview, Amy S, explains how […]

Rhabdomyolysis is a topic I’ve been sounding the alarm about for over a decade. Now, finally, others are starting to take this medical disorder seriously. While that’s good news, the downside is there’s still a lot of misunderstandings out there. I continue to see websites, magazine articles and videos providing simple answers to complex questions. […]

Generally, when someone gets rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo), their physical symptoms tend to be similar to most others. But, this doesn’t always happen. As you will read in this interview, sometimes the tell-tail signs of rhabdo (like intense pain) don’t always show up. In this review, I interview “SY”, a woman from Malaysia who wishes to remain […]

I come in contact with many people who developed rhabdo (rhabdomyolysis) after working out in a gym. Sometimes this after working with a personal trainer and other times it’s in an exercise class. Regardless, I believe this is occurring far more than people realize. Every day, I see people posting on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, […]

Rhabdomyolysis is a serious medical disorder that I feel people don’t take seriously. I also believe the personal stories of those dealing with rhabdo do not get enough attention. I want their voices to be heard. To help you understand how bad rhabdo can be, I interviewed Kayla Gallegos, a healthy young woman who […]

Can rhabdo kill you? Rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) is a serious medical disorder I’ve been teaching about for over 10 years. It can occur when you exercise so much. When you do this, your muscles die, releasing toxins in your the blood which can have health grave consequences. While more people know about rhabdomyolysis than when I […]

It’s safe to assume most know me as that guy who reviews dietary supplements (at SupplementClarity.com). But, there is another topic I’m very passionate about rhabdomyolysis (“rhabdo”). For over 10 years I’ve been educating people about rhabdo. I’ve also written the first book on Earth on rhabdo too. I call rhabdomyolysis a cancer in the fitness community […]

Updated 7/9/19. I’ve been investigating rhabdomyolysis and teaching about it for over 10 years. I’m the author of the first book on rhabdo. I’ve lectured to thousands of fitness trainers and I’m here to tell you personal trainers are causing rhabdo in their clients. Rhabdomyolysis refers to a medical condition where your muscles die from […]

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Joe Cannon, MS has written for several publications including The Journal of Strength and Conditioning, Today's Dietitian, and Prevention. He's been quoted in the New York Times, lectured to NASA and has been a content consultant for Dateline NBC. He's the author of the first book ever published on rhabdomyolysis and exercise.
Joe Cannon, has a BS in Chemistry and Biology and a MS in Exercise Science. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a personal trainer certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).